Sale 5102
London, South Kensington
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12 December 2007
Price realised
GBP 625
Estimate
Three Chinese snuff bottles, 19th Century comprising a tixi lacquer double gourd bottle with stylised scrolling motifs; a double gourd fruit bottle with marine ivory rim and coral stopper; and a small carved nut bottle -- 2 5/8in. (6.6cm.) high max, three stoppers. (3)
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